1985 Dodge Conquest vs. 1990 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1990 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Dodge Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Dodge Conquest would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Dodge Conquest (143 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Dodge Conquest should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 330 kg more than 1985 Dodge Conquest.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Dodge Conquest. (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Dodge Conquest.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Dodge Conquest | 1990 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Conquest | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2555 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2880 mm |